68Isea& iIWINTER 2010 PARISIAN PIED A TERRE Located in the chic 16th arrondissement on Place du Trocadéro and facing the Eiffel Tower, La Réserve Paris comprises ten spacious apartments. Akin to the best penthouse at the most exclusive hotel, the one to four- bedroom apartments represent the latest concept in luxury accommodation, providing privacy, five- star service and stunning design by Remi Tessier - one of France's most talked- about interior designers. Tessier has been responsible for the interior of several yachts, including the 54m ( 177') Parsifal III. All of the apartments at La Réserve boast state- of- the- art technology, a private terrace or balcony, stylish living areas and superbly equipped kitchens should you choose not to use the butler service. You also have access to an on- site concierge who is the perfect city guide. Having worked for two of the premier hotels in Paris, she can offer you all the inside advice on where to go and what to see in this compelling city. For details visit www. lareserve- paris. com If you are looking to buy, rent or invest worldwide, tune your property radar to Paris, the Seychelles and Malibu PROPERTY FOCUS

buyrentinvest FOUR SEASONS SEYCHELLES If you're looking to buy into paradise, the Four Seasons Private Residences Seychelles offer a triple incentive to invest. The freehold plots for each villa are an acre in size; their location is in a hurricane- free zone overlooking the Indian Ocean and one of the world's finest beaches; and there is no tax on capital gains or inheritance. Of the 28 villas, just ten remain to be sold at the resort on the west side of Mahé at Petite Anse, and they are due for completion in late 2010. Award- winning architecture sees various living levels with terraces overlooking the ocean and jungle, large verandas, infinity pools, private accommodations, Bose home entertainment systems and unique features. The villas are adjacent to the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, and villa owners have full use of the resort's excellent facilities - including a gymnasium, helipad and restaurants. Villas start from US$ 7 million. For details visit www. seychellesresidences. com MALIBU BEACH Malibu's most exclusive beaches have two new seafront houses for rent. Located on the grassy bluff of Zuma Beach, the Palm Pavilion is a modern interpretation of a classic Californian beach bungalow, with three double bedrooms and four bathrooms - every room having ocean views for watching dolphins, sunsets and surfers. There is a media room, bar and garden pool, along with a concierge service and the option of a private chef, childcare and chauffeur service. Alternatively, you can opt for the Malibu Beach House, which sits on a dramatic bluff overlooking the pristine El Matador beach, with Pacific views, rose gardens, sweeping lawns and privacy- ensuring palm trees. There are five en- suite double bedrooms and one twin, a wraparound veranda, and a private pool, gymnasium, hot tub and sauna in the grounds. The master bedroom also has a four- poster bed, fireplace, Jacuzzi and private veranda. For details visit www. sjvillas. co. uk WINTER 2010I sea& iI69